solid rocket

Noun

 * 1)  A rocket engine (rocket motor) that uses a solid propellant that, when combusted, generates gases which are used for rocket propulsion.
 * 2)  A rocket that uses such an engine.

Hypernyms

 * chemical rocket

Related terms

 * hybrid rocket / hybrid rocket engine / hybrid rocket motor
 * liquid rocket / liquid rocket engine / liquid-fueled rocket / liquid-fueled rocket engine / liquid fuel rocket / liquid fuel rocket engine

Translations

 * German: Feststoffraketentriebwerk, Feststoffraketenantrieb


 * German: